Brake Disc

SAFETY FIRST: Protective gloves and eyewear are recommended at this point.

Inspection

Runout

Look over the brake discs for damage. Measure the thickness of the disc with a micrometer and check the runout with a dial gauge. Replace the brake discs as needed.

(Brake Disc Thickness Service Limit: 4.0 mm or 0.16 in)

(Brake Disc Runout Service Limit: 0.3 mm or 0.012 in)

Special Tools-

Micrometer (0 - 25 mm): 09900-20205

Dial Gauge (1/100 mm): 09900-20606

Magnetic Stand: 09900-20701

Removal

Remove the front wheel. See the Front Wheel topic for more information.

To remove the brake discs take out the six mounting bolts with a 6 mm Allen.

Installation

Coat the threads of the mounting bolts in Loctite. Install the brake disc mounting bolts with a a 6 mm Allen. Tighten the bolts to specification a few turns at a time in a crisscross pattern.

(Brake Disc Mounting Bolt Torque: 23 N-m or 16.5 lb-ft)

Install the front wheel. See the Front Wheel topic for more information.

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